Fans are getting a little antsy regarding the Mitch Trubisky contract situation. He's the only notable pick remaining who has yet to sign his rookie deal. It has people concerned that he may be forced to miss critical practice time because the
Chicago Bears are deadlocked on language of the contract. GM Ryan Pace and head coach John Fox have both insisted they aren't worried about the situation. There's still plenty of time.
Admittedly this is true. The season doesn't start for two months. Pace is notorious for being a methodical negotiator who takes his time. Smart money (pun intended) says he'll get it done without much hoopla. Still, Trubisky himself continues to field questions on the subject. For what it's worth he doesn't sound overly concerned or even aware of it.
He
told the Chicago Sun-Times and other outlets during a visit to Wheaton Warrenville South High School that his stance is crystal clear on what he plans to do regardless of the progress.
Trubisky contract is a non-issue and he will not miss time
Mitch Trubisky won’t hold out.
The Bears quarterback, who has yet to sign his rookie contract, said Friday he’ll attend training camp on time, starting when the team reports July 26.
“I’m not going to miss any practices or anything like that,” he said at Wheaton Warrenville South High School. I’m excited to sign my contract as soon as possible, however that goes down. “But I don’t see that being held out through training camp; even if it did, I’m going to be practicing and all that. I’m looking forward to getting it done as soon as possible.
“I’m a Chicago Bear, no matter if they let me sign or what. I guess not, but I am.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x66fnu0LhQQ
Say this for the young man. He has kept to the company line throughout the process. Then again it sounds like his actual feelings on the subject. Trubisky just wants to play football. He's not overly concerned about the money situation. That will sort itself out in time. For what it's worth, that was the ultimate truth of the notorious Joey Bosa holdout last year.
People gloss over that. Sure, it was ugly PR and he ended up missing practice and even actual game time because of it. Even so that didn't stop him from dominating upon arrival, leading all rookies in sacks. The bottom line is if Trubisky is meant to be a good player in the NFL, something like a stall on his contract negotiations won't stop him.
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